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These Outer Space Party activities are the perfect blend of simple and awesome. Easy to put together, but they’ll be a giant hit with the party guests!

Moon Rock Finding: Spray paint and hide orange “moon rocks” around the yard for the little astronauts to collect.

Alien Spraying: Inspired by this sprinkle themed birthday party, you’ll soon understand that kids go crazy for spray bottles! (Give it a try and include a spray-themed activity at your next party.) Set out bunches of bright, full spray bottles (these are from IKEA), make a sign that reads “The aliens around the yard are grumpy, but become friendly when doused with water. If you see one, spray it!” and then hang printed aliens all around the perimeter of the yard. Don’t worry, it’ll be a huge hit!

Planet Bouncing: Fill three big bins with various sized bouncy balls and signs that read “PLANETS to bounce, throw and kick.” Then let your guests have fun. It’s the perfect party ‘activity’ for guests both young and old (pretty sure the dads will have as much fun as the kids).

Even though these activities are low maintenance to put together, your party guests will have a blast finding moon rocks, spraying aliens and bouncing (and kicking! and throwing!) planets. Sometimes simpler really is better!

Making a planet garland, as part of the Outer Space Party decorations, is a fun and simple project you can do with your kids. And bonus, it can double as children’s room decor when the party is over. Keep reading for all of the details.

You will need: styrofoam balls in several shapes (from the craft store), acrylic paint in a variety of colors, paint brushes, heavy duty embroidery needle and thread

Directions: First, paint the foam balls with acrylic paint, diluted with a few drops of water. Once the planets are painted, skewer each one with a toothpick and stand upright to let dry.

To string into a garland, push a needle threaded with embroidery thread through the center of each planet. Line them up in order (with the Sun in the center). First Pluto (optional, but this is modeled after a vintage space map so we included it), then Uranus, then Jupiter, then Earth, then Mercury, then the Sun, then Venus, then Mars, then Saturn, and then Neptune. Now you’re done with the perfect outer space party planet garland, great for birthday party decor and room decor alike!